The DAGOMO Foundation Job for a Programme Co-ordinator in Benin City

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The DAGOMO Foundation, LTD/GTE (Daniel and Grace Omoigui) is a private charitable organization dedicated to providing support to areas that are critical for nation building but do not receive adequate attention.
Our focus is to ensure respect for the dead as well as cater for the needs of the elderly, provide support, academic and otherwise for disadvantaged children, youth and adults, and celebrate and preserve our cultural heritage; with the aim of fully servicing humanity, reigniting our value for the living and the dead as well as improving the lives of aged and senior citizens, disabled, indigent children and the youth in general.

The DAGOMO Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of applicants. All
applications will be considered on merit.

Job Title: Programme Co-ordinator
Location: Benin City, Nigeria
Qualifications

• A passion for service to humanity and meaningful contribution to life, especially in the Foundation's area of focus.
• Creative and energetic; self-starter: well organized; detail oriented; flexible; good people skills; proficient in verbal and written communication.
• Proven experience in the use of application of technology as would be relevant for the Foundation's purpose.
• At least 5 years of management experience. Possession of a masters degree in a related field as well as experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa preferably Nigeria, on community development projects will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in developing, managing and implementing grant making programs.

Responsibilities

• The Programme Coordinator will work with the Executive Director and support the development and implementation of strategic plans as approved by the Board of Trustees.
• Support the Executive Director in the set up the Foundation, and be responsible for day-to-day operations, including pilot testing and monitoring successful rollout of operations nationwide and internationally.
• Assess and evaluate programs and make grant recommendations to the board for approval.
• Develop requests for funding proposals, and ensure effective fund raising for sustainable operations.
• Serve as foundation's spokesperson and develop key relationship with external stakeholders.
• Create, establish and maintain an Endowment Fund to assure sustainability of the Foundation's Operations.
• Recruit volunteers for home care and service centers for the elderly
• Obtain approvals from government to establish cemeteries, crematoria.Senior nursing homes and other establishments as may be require.

Remuneration  Very Attractive

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected]
Kindly note the need for transparency and full disclosure in the application

Application Deadline 30th April, 2013.

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